Human Resources Specialist Salary in Chicago, IL
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The median human resources specialist in the Chicago area earns $78,210 a year ($37.60 an hour), 3% above the U.S. median ($75,940) and 2% above the Illinois median ($76,820). Half of the 26,470 human resources specialists there earn between $61,470 and $100,550.
| Annual pay | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $49,580 | $48,980 | $47,180 |
| 25th percentile | $61,470 | $60,750 | $58,610 |
| Median | $78,210 | $76,820 | $75,940 |
| 75th percentile | $100,550 | $98,580 | $99,380 |
| 90th percentile | $125,220 | $123,940 | $128,720 |
| Average | $83,190 | $81,480 | $81,990 |
| Jobs | 26,470 | 35,430 | 912,430 |
Chicago, IL ranks 17th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for human resources specialist pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($112,140).
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Check my payHuman resources specialist pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $112,140
- San Francisco, CA: $103,140
- Washington, DC: $100,830
- Seattle, WA: $92,770
- Boston, MA: $90,270
- New York, NY: $89,780
- Hartford, CT: $82,920
- Denver, CO: $82,550
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.